Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is an opportunity for high school students to take college-level courses. Participation in dual enrollment allows students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously; thus, decreasing students’ the time to complete a college degree and saving tuition costs.
Cuyamaca College offers high school students the chance to earn dual high school and college credit through its various early college credit program offerings.
Eligibility of Students
To be eligible for dual enrollment, students:
- Must be enrolled in at least ninth grade.
- Must be currently enrolled in high school.
- Must obtain high school approval
- Have written parental approval prior to filing a college application for admission.
Prospective students who do not meet all these criteria will not be accepted for college admission. An appeal process is available through the Admissions and Records Office at Cuyamaca College
General Rules Regarding College Enrollment
High school students will be held to the same academic and conduct standards as any other college student enrolled in the class. Access to specific courses may be limited by space availability and/or course prerequisites.
(See college catalog and class schedule for specific information.)
High school students will attend high school for at least the minimum high school day.
All classes taken at Cuyamaca College are for college credit and will establish a permanent college record. Courses taken for college credit may be used to meet high school graduation requirements; however, this determination is made solely by the high school district.
To meet with a counselor for course assistance in the concurrent/CCAP enrollment program please schedule an appointment online.
There are multiple ways in which a student can be enrolled in college classes.
- Concurrent Enrollment
- CCAP Enrollment
- Adult Education
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent Enrollment
High school students can take courses at Cuyamaca College campus, or online, through Concurrent Enrollment.
- Students can take up to 11 units (4 courses)
- Tuition cost is waived, but minimal fees apply and must be paid by the student.
- Textbooks are not provided and must be purchased by the student, if required
Procedures
Plan Ahead. Students should begin the process for concurrent enrollment at least one month before the semester or session of attendance. Permission from the high school administrator and parental or guardian approval must be obtained prior to registering for classes every term.
To enroll concurrently at the college, follow these procedures:
- Become a Cuyamaca Student: Complete an Application for Admission: Click here to apply on-line.
- Talk with your high school counselor to develop an educational program plan relating to the instructional program at the college, AND select appropriate courses after the required prerequisites has been met..
- Complete the High School/College Credit Concurrent Enrollment Application Form
Cuyamaca: Concurrent Enrollment Form New Students
If this is your first time enrolling concurrently, you will need to create an account with Dynamic Forms, please see student guide: How to set up New Concurrent Enrolled Students for Dynamic Forms.pdf
- Obtain your parent or guardian signature on the high school authorization form.
- Once your parent or guardian has signed the form, the form will be automatically routed to your counselor for approval.
- Fill out Concurrent Enrollment Form to clear course Prerequisites. Once approved you can move to next step.
- Self-Register into your approved courses in Self-Service.
CCAP
(College and Career Access Pathways)
College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program
Cuyamaca College offers courses at participating high schools during the regular high school day/class period - resulting in a high school transcript and a Cuyamaca College transcript for one course.
- All fees are waived and required materials are provided.
- Courses are offered during the high school bell schedule.
Procedures
Students should begin the process for CCAP with their high school counselor.
To enroll concurrently at the college, follow these procedures:
- Become a Cuyamaca Student: Complete an Application for Admission: Click here to apply on-line.
- Talk with your high school counselor about CCAP course offerings at your particular school.
- Complete the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) FormCuyamaca: Dual Enrollment Authorization Form for CCAP
- Obtain your parent or guardian signature on the CCAP
- Once your parent or guardian have signed the form, the form will be automatically routed to your counselor for approval.
- Self-Register into your approved courses in Self-Service.
Adult Education
Adult Education
Adult Education students can take courses at Cuyamaca College campus, or online, through Concurrent Enrollment.
- Students can take up to 11 units (4 courses)
- Tuition cost, health and student representation fees are waived.
- Textbooks are not provided and must be purchased by the student, if required
Procedures
Plan Ahead. Students should begin the process for concurrent enrollment at least one month before the semester or session of attendance.
To enroll concurrently at the college, follow these procedures:
- Become a Cuyamaca Student: Complete an Application for Admission: Click here to apply on-line.
- Talk with your Adult Education counselor to develop an educational program plan relating to the instructional program at the college, AND select appropriate courses after the required prerequisites have been met.
- Complete the Adult Education Concurrent form.
Cuyamaca Adult Education/College Credit Enrollment Application Form for New students
- Once you have signed the form, it will be automatically routed to your counselor for approval.
- Self-Register into your approved courses in Self-Service.
Parents
Parents
In Dual Enrollment (DE), high school students can take courses at their high school and earn college credits at the same time they earn their high school credits for FREE!
How do students get involved with Dual Enrollment?
- Enroll at Cuyamaca College Online: Become a college student.
- Register for a Dual Enrolled Course: Talk to your high school instructor or counselor to fill out a registration form.
- Attend Registered Courses: Attend courses at their high school and start progressing toward a college degree!
Note: Grades become part of their official college transcript.
How to Create a Dynamic Forms Account
For instructions on how to create a Dynamic Forms account:
How to set up Parent or Guardian Login for Dynamic Forms.pdf
Note: These instructions are for Dual Enrollment parents.
After High School
After High School
If you enrolled in any of the early college programs, or applied to the college while in high school, you are eligible to continue your enrollment at (Cuyamaca/Grossmont) College once you graduate. Please notify the Admissions and Records Office of your graduation so that your records can be updated.
Our system will require proof of graduation before you will be able to register as a first-time college student.
Please complete the High School Change of Status form and email to Cuyamaca.Admissions@gcccd.edu with a proof of graduation.
Residency
Residency:
Enrollment fees are waived for California residents.
High School students who are classified as a non-resident might qualify for AB2364 residency waiver.
Class Attendance
You must be present for the first-class meeting, or the instructor may drop you. In addition, the instructor may drop you for excessive absences. However, it is always the student's responsibility to drop the course before the published deadline date if you no longer plan to attend.